Kawartha Conservation

Durham East Cross Forest Conservation Area is 540 hectares (1,334 acres) and growing. It is within a designated Natural Core Area under the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, because of its high concentration of key natural heritage features, hydrolog ...

Fleetwood Creek Natural Area is a 380-hectare (900-acre) tract of land managed by Kawartha Conservation for the Ontario Heritage Foundation. Located within the Oak Ridges Moraine, the area is characterized by steep valleys and many coldwater streams. Thes ...

Ken Reid Conservation Area is a 110-hectare (272-acre) property that provides protection to forests, meadows and the provincially significant McLaren’s Creek Wetland. There are 12 interconnected trail loops that total almost 12 km. A favourite route inclu ...

Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area is a 125-hectare (308 acre) property situated partially within the Oak Ridges Moraine. It is important for the many cold water seeps and springs that form the headwaters of Pigeon River, and as habitat for a diver ...

Windy Ridge Conservation Area is a 35-hectare (87-acre) property that offers an ideal spot to enjoy a short walk in the open air and enjoy a stunning view. A lookout is minutes away from the parking lot, where you can see a panoramic view of natural areas ...